2019 Residencies and Fellowships
Need some seriously focused studio time? Need a creative jump start? Need a place to work and make connections? Need … Read More
Tag: anagama
Translates “cellar kiln”—Traditional Japanese kiln evolving from the bank-kiln, and featuring a long, swelling inclined tubular ware chamber, with lower extreme serving as firebox. Characteristically produces heavy flame-flashing and residual-ash effects. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
An Experienced Wood Firer Shares Wood Kiln Plans for a Small Instructional Wood Kiln
John Thies has been building, firing and maintaining large wood kilns for more than thirty years. For more than ten … Read More
Elena Renker: New Zealand Studio Potter
German-born, New Zealand potter Elena Renker makes her work and fires it in the wood kiln located on her 20-acre … Read More
Gallery Guide 2019
Planning a trip to a new city? Want to find inspiration or something new for your collection? Find venues that … Read More
Studio Visit: Theo Helmstadter, Green River Pottery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
I have always lived as physically close to my studio as possible. I know that for health reasons you’re not … Read More
From Flat to Round: Screen Printing Glaze Patterns onto Pottery
Today, I am going to share a ceramic decorating technique that was adapted from another artistic process: screen-printing textiles. Printing … Read More
“It Started Out of a Guilty Pleasure”
Even though Lars Voltz loves the versatility a pitcher offers him as a ceramic maker, he admits he has never … Read More
Spotlight: Reimagining Reitz Ranch
Sheryl Leigh-Davault shares her experience with purchasing and taking over Don Reitz’ studio, home, and property, including the Reitzagama wood … Read More
